Alan Payne Bridgewalker • Systems Thinker • AI-Augmented Developer

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Bridgewalker – Systems Thinker • AI-Augmented Developer

Alan Payne

Bridgewalker – Systems Thinker • AI-Augmented Developer

Kansas City, MO

Website: bridgewalker.to
Email: alan.r.payne913@gmail.com
Phone: 1-816-894-5354

Professional Summary

Systems-oriented thinker with a decade of experience in security operations, leadership, and high-stakes environments. I bring a calm, steady presence under pressure and a strong ability to analyze systems, solve problems, and improve processes. Today I combine my real-world operational experience with AI-assisted development, building tools, workflows, and solutions that amplify human capability.

I learn deeply, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable, high-quality work with minimal supervision. I am seeking a role where responsibility, clarity, and continuous improvement are valued.

Core Strengths

  • Calm, reliable, and steady under pressure.
  • High work ethic; strong sense of duty and follow-through.
  • Excellent pattern recognition and systems-level thinking.
  • Clear and honest communication.
  • Learns new tools and concepts rapidly.
  • Natural teacher; able to explain complex ideas simply.
  • Values teamwork, service, and integrity.

Technical & Professional Skills

AI & Automation

  • AI-assisted reasoning, planning, and troubleshooting.
  • Multi-model collaboration (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini).
  • Prompt engineering fundamentals.
  • AI-augmented workflow design.

Technical

  • Programming fundamentals.
  • System tuning and performance optimization.
  • Automation concepts.
  • Web structure and content (HTML/CSS).
  • Scripting and configuration.

Operations & Leadership

  • Site management and supervision.
  • Scheduling and staffing.
  • Training and coaching.
  • Incident documentation and reporting.
  • Policy enforcement and standards compliance.

Analytical

  • Root-cause analysis.
  • Process mapping.
  • Continuous improvement.
  • Clear, structured decision-making.

Professional Experience

Site Supervisor – Security Operations

Securitas / U.S. Bank — Kansas City, MO
2019 – 2025

  • Managed daily operations at a major financial-services site.
  • Oversaw staffing, patrols, scheduling, and site coverage.
  • Trained officers and ensured policy compliance.
  • Documented incidents with precision and clarity.
  • Regularly trusted to operate independently and unsupervised.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to client leadership.
  • Known for calm under pressure, accuracy, and reliability.

Key Contributions

  • Improved schedule stability and staff communication.
  • Reduced coverage gaps during periods of staffing shortages.
  • Maintained consistent client satisfaction.
  • Produced reliable, detailed documentation for leadership.

Projects & AI-Augmented Work

These projects demonstrate how I think and how I collaborate with AI tools to solve real problems.

  • Saber – AI Chess Coach
    A custom AI-assisted chess training system designed for explainable teaching, pattern recognition, and guided learning.
  • StarDrive – PC Optimization Tool
    Performance optimizer tailored for gaming and system stability, using rule-based automation and system analysis.
  • Scheduling & Operations Tools
    Templates and workflows used to improve reliability, reduce confusion, and support leadership clarity.
  • Bridgewalker.to Website
    A professional portfolio and learning archive – planned and structured with ChatGPT, assembled with Claude, and debugged with Gemini.

Education & Continuous Learning

  • Self-directed study in AI-augmented development and systems thinking.
  • Continuous learning in leadership, servant leadership philosophy, and work ethics.
  • Ongoing training in technology, performance tuning, and problem-solving.
  • Regular collaboration with multi-model AI systems (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) as reasoning and design partners.

Professional Philosophy

Work is not the enemy — it is responsibility, purpose, and growth. I believe in serving others, thinking clearly under pressure, and improving systems so that everyone can do their best work.

References

Available upon request.